Magomed Ankalaev is the person to beat at gentle heavyweight, whether or not individuals prefer it or not.
It’s unlikely Ankalaev reaches the identical degree stardom as Alex Pereira, the person he simply outworked to grow to be champion in Saturday’s UFC 313 foremost occasion, however the actuality is that Ankalaev is but to lose in 14 straight fights relationship again to 2018, so followers and critics might need to get used to seeing his face on the marquee.
The reception hasn’t been heat thus far, with Ankalaev and Pereira placing on a five-round battle gentle on memorable moments that ended with Pereira’s scorching championship run going out with a whimper. It’s potential we see a direct rematch between the 2, with the hopes that it could’t be any worse than the primary battle. Proper?
Regardless, readers roasted UFC 313’s headlining bout and you’ll take a look at some of the best running results commentary beneath.
Dana White, Turki Alalshikh announce new boxing league under TKO banner
It’s official: Dana White is placing his cash the place his mouth is and getting into the world of boxing. Properly, technically a big chunk of that cash is coming from Turki Alalshikh, however White and firm are literally doing this for actual this time.
Jean Silva trolls Bryce Mitchell with globe at heated UFC 314 press conference
Prefer it or not, Bryce Mitchell has a battle booked for UFC 314 in opposition to up-and-coming featherweight contender Jean Silva.
At a press convention for the April 12 occasion, Silva stole the present by mocking Mitchell’s ignorant comments and penchant for conspiracy theories, and his antics drew loads of reactions.
Paige VanZant wants women’s titles introduced after latest win at Power Slap 12: ‘We’re here to knock b*tches out’
Former UFC fighter and BKFC standout Paige VanZant continues to make headlines, this time on the planet of Energy Slap as she competed for the group for the third time. Whether or not this newest profession alternative of hers is price following, nicely, mileage could fluctuate.
UFC owners address rumors about seeking over $1 billion per year in new broadcast rights deal
May the UFC signal a 10-figure broadcasting rights deal quickly? Of us are skeptical if the world’s largest MMA promotion is price that type of scratch.
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